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Review – The Ludos turbo wired earbuds. #LudosTech #Earbuds #TECH

Ludos have a new set of affordable earbuds out now called the TURBO which is their latest addition in their line up from which we have been testing over the last few weeks that come in at a great price and keep getting better each time. They have also just released a set of comfy tips to give you better comfort and sound which you can check out over HERE.

Wired earbuds are still a thing and so are wireless today so it is good to have a choice of what to but.Like I have said before there is no shortage of selection and particularity now seen in petrol stations and budget stores the prices can vary but in general the product is crap with terrible sound and build. Again the turbo come in a nice metal box with a draw string bag which alot has to be said for in presentation terms as outlined above we get a typical plastic presentation.

The build quality again stands out here with a good cable and metal housing on the buds which is good and an ergonomic design,looking at the previous products you can see how they are changing the style and fit enhancing their products as they grow. When it comes to sound you get once again a well balanced and tuned pair of earbuds with a nice bass level too so for anyone worried they will not be disappointed here again.

 

❇️ 【NEW ERGONOMIC HEADPHONES】 We at LUDOS have one goal: We want to meet our customers’ expectations and know how important quality and service are. The new TURBO headphones from LUDOS offer maximum comfort because they nestle against your ears. Numerous studies regarding the ergonomics of the ear have paid off: you can wear these new headphones for hours without problems, without making them feel uncomfortable.

  • ❇️ 【UNIQUE QUALITY】 Music is our passion, so it is our duty to produce audio devices that delight our customers with an elegant, dynamic and intense sound experience. Our products are unique and have been developed based on customer needs. With LUDOS TURBO you can be sure that every sound is reproduced true to the original and that you can fully enjoy all pitches, whether in the high, mid or low range.
  • ❇️ 【THE CONCENTRATED POWER OF LUDOS】 As a start-up, we have sold more than 100,000 headphones all over Europe in just 2 years. The longevity of our products and the satisfaction of our customers are our best selling points. TURBO, the brand new in-ear headphones from LUDOS combines several advantages: additional resistance thanks to a reinforced cable that has a larger diameter than comparable products and extremely durable components.

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LUDOS TURBO earphones:
★EU: https://amzn.to/2V9PgDt
★UK: https://amzn.to/2QWLSZE
★US: https://amzn.to/39xEB

 

 

Get savings from Bluesound and 3 months of Tidal for Free. #Bluesound #Tidal #Hometheater

Bluesound, the leader in wireless, high-res, multi-room music systems, announced a limited-time promotion on several Bluesound Home Theater Bundles. Turn your music, movies, sports, and video games into a fully immersive sonic experience with Bluesound’s wireless home theater players. There are three options appealing to different home theater system preferences and to both new and existing Bluesound customers. The promotion is in effect from April 14 – May 31, 2020. Purchase online at Bluesound.com or through participating Bluesound dealers worldwide.

Buy an award-winning POWERNODE 2i with HDMI and save 25% on a stereo pair of PULSE FLEX 2i

This is the perfect bundle for movie lovers who enjoy their music with equal enthusiasm. With the launch of the BluOS 3.8 software upgrade last month, the POWERNODE 2i can now become part of a home theater grouping, in addition to its “day job” as a high-performance integrated amplifier and hi-res DAC and streamer. Just add speakers and the POWERNODE 2i takes your music listening to new levels, or add a pair of PULSE FLEX 2i as rear channels and make it the center of your Dolby Digital surround sound experience. Now, for a limited time, get 25% off a pair of PULSE FLEX 2i when you purchase a POWERNODE 2i at full price.

Buy a PULSE SOUNDBAR 2i and save 25% on a stereo pair of PULSE FLEX 2i

Designed to fit perfectly under your HD or 4K TV, the PULSE SOUNDBAR 2i is the world’s first multi-room, high-res, wireless home theater soundbar to feature crystal clear, 24-bit resolution sound and audiophile-grade bass response—without a subwoofer. Add a pair of PULSE FLEX 2i as rear channels—now 25% off when you purchase a PULSE SOUNDBAR 2i — and enjoy a Dolby Digital home theater experience.

Save 10% on a stereo pair of PULSE FLEX 2i

Whether adding two PULSE FLEX 2i to create the dedicated rear channels of a wireless home theater system, or hi-res music streaming zones in your home, save 10% on a stereo pair of PULSE FLEX 2i during this limited time promotion.

For more details on all the Bluesound Home Theater configurations, visit: bluesound.com/home-theater.

Dell Technologies Provides Top Tips to help Businesses Make the Transition to Remote Business Model. #Dell #Business

Dell Technologies has today unveiled tips to help businesses make the transition to a remote business model successfully at this time highlighting that the successful management of a remote workforce will be key to a positive outcome. With many businesses now working in the new reality that their entire workforce is operating from home, Dell Technologies has outlined the critical importance of connecting technology, security, workforce flexibility, data and leadership to help build a remote business model that remains competitive at this time.

Jason Ward, Vice-President and Managing Director, Dell Technologies Ireland said: “The future of work is transforming before our eyes. In a matter of weeks, businesses have found themselves in a position of having their entire workforce operating from home. With no time for on-the-job learning, this transition can pose a major challenge. 

“Remote working and flexible working have been fundamental elements of our business and culture at Dell Technologies for over 10 years. Over that decade of our teams working in a remote capacity, we have learnt some important lessons that others can benefit from to create a workforce transformation strategy fit for our new reality. 

“Technology is the foundation stone for large-scale remote interaction and engagement and must be at the centre of a remote working strategy and business model. But successful remote working takes more than the right technology. It requires a security-first approach, rooted in data, with flexible HR policies and leadership from the very top. 

“It will take time for companies to find the right approach to shape the supportive culture that meets the needs of every member of the team. Today we’re are sharing some tips that we believe can help businesses to safely navigate the move to remote working now and into the future.”

Technology

  1. Put employees first and make sure that applications and devices meet their needs so they can be productive.
  2. Provide the right technology – devices, applications, security, and connectivity – so colleagues can collaborate regardless of where they are.

Security

  1. Security must be an integral part of business strategy connected to the people, processes and technologies with an organisation so that data and IT assets are secure and available.
  2. Put in place collaboration and communication tools that can be used from anywhere, at any time on any device.
  3. Ensure your security policies accommodate new technology and working approaches.

Human Resources

  1. Partner across the organisation to help develop workplace policies that embraces flexible culture and enables every team member to give their best
  2. Listen to your employees – what’s working for them and what needs to be adjusted to enable them to be more productive.
  3. Provide training on connectivity tools, platforms and equipment so employees can get the most out of their remote workspace.

Data

  1. Root decisions in data by looking at trends in when employees are logging into their systems to work and what evolving external forces may require temporary or permanent shifts in your workplace policies.

Leadership

  1. Prepare managers and leaders for this new world of work by coaching them to support their teams and help them feel more connected.
  2. Leaders should listen to employees and understand what is working for them and what needs to be adjusted to enable them to be more productive.
  3. Maintain effective communication. Virtual coffee chats or open office hours are a good way to create “water cooler” moments which build and maintain relationships across your business.

Successful remote working has been a multi-year journey for Dell Technologies. As many Irish businesses look to keep their remote workforce connected for the coming weeks and months, it is important as a first step to identify what capabilities are already in place in your business which can be scaled, what transformations you have started that can be accelerated and identify smart investments that protect the health and safety of employees.

For more information on these tips and supporting resources create a remote workforce, log onto: https://www.delltechnologies.com/en-ie/connectedworkplace/index.htm.

Jacqui MacKinnon appointed by emporia UK and Ireland as Sensory Sales Consultant

emporia telecom – which launched in the UK and Ireland markets at the beginning of the year – is pleased to announce that Jacqui MacKinnon is joining the team as Sensory Sales Consultant.

In the role MacKinnon will manage the UK and Ireland specialist retail channel relationships for emporia. These channels include charities and retailers that provide audio, sensory and dexterity support and products.

Jacqui began her career in consumer electronics retailing and began to specialise in this area over the past twenty years. She has worked with Chris Millington, MD of emporia UK & Ireland, previously at Doro, a mobile phone brand focused on the senior category.

Jacqui MacKinnon comments on her new role: “I am delighted to be joining Chris and Tim (emporia’s senior national account manager) in introducing the emporia brand to UK and Ireland markets. There is a huge appetite in the sector for a brand that develops products solely for the senior market; and emporia is the answer as they understand the changes we all face as we grow older such as hearing and dexterity loss.”

MD Chris Millington comments: “Jacqui is the leading expert in this area and I am delighted to again be working with her as we seek to build the emporia brand in the UK and Ireland.” 

emporia telecom, a multi-national private company based in Austria, exists to offer customers user-friendly products. Its portfolio features a range of telecommunication devices specially designed and adapted for the changing lives of the 66+ demographic.

UK and Ireland customers can visit www.emporiatelecom.co.uk for more information about the products and devices available.

New IDTechEx Report Addresses Key Questions About the $25bn Hearables Market. #Hearables

IDTechEx have released a new report covering the market, technology and players in hearables. It finds that the hearables market was worth $24.5bn in 2019 and will continue to grow at a forecasted 14% YoY from 2020-2025. This growth is driven primarily by the true wireless headphones category; led by Apple, this area has grown from nothing to be worth an expected $11bn in 2020.

Summary of the market share and major product types for hearables in 2019. Source: IDTechEx report, “Hearables 2020-2030: Technology, Players and Forecasts” (www.IDTechEx.com/Hearables)

 

Hearables are wireless electronic products worn in, on and around the ear, including products such as true wireless headphones, hearing aids, cochlear implants and a range of related and new product types. The report looks at each of these products in turn, assessing the key industry trends unfolding today, and providing a perspective on the key challenges facing the sector as it grows, for example:

 

  • How will the implementation of the 2017 Over-The-Counter Hearing Aid Act in the US impact the hearing assistance industry, including both traditional hearing aid players and any other players that may release OTC products?
  • After two years of frantic development to develop and release true wireless headphone products, how long can the aggressive growth in this industry continue, and can anybody challenge Apple’s dominance?
  • What impact will the adoption of new and existing technology options that can enable health monitoring via ear-worn products have on existing products in the sector and the wider product ecosystems around health monitoring (in both a fitness/wellness and medical context)?
  • Which areas of technology development are most likely to successfully shape the next generations of hearables products, and which are likely to have minimal impact or fail?

 

In order to answer these big questions, the report looks at a 20-year period for the industry, with historic data from 2010-2019 and then market forecasts from 2020-2030. It includes primary research in the form of interviews with more than 20 prominent companies in the space, ranging from leading players such as Bose, Starkey, Widex, Oticon and Sonova, through to leading technology players such as Valencell, Well Being Digital and RelaJet, to prominent startups such as Nuheara, Olive Union, and more. It is then backed up with secondary research covering a total of more than 60 companies from throughout the value chain in order to have a full representation of this industry.

 

For more information about the report “Hearables 2020-2030: Technology, Players and Forecasts” please visit www.IDTechEx.com/Hearables. To find out more about wearable technology research available from IDTechEx visit www.IDTechEx.com/Research/WT or to connect with others on this topic, IDTechEx Events is hosting: Wearables USA, November 18-19 2020, Santa Clara, USA www.IDTechEx.com/EVUSA.

Review – RED5 Orbit gaming headphones. Affordable and deliver. #Tech #Gaming #Menkind #RED5 #Headphones

Gaming headphones are kind of in a league of their own to some extent however for me who is not a huge gamer by any means I do sit down sometimes for hours on end and get stuck in mostly on weekends but lately I have had more time to do so due to the current situation going on with coronavirus and its always good to have something new to try out. I have several pairs of gaming headphones but now I have some new ones here to check out called the RED5 Orbit and these cost peanuts but are they worth it..

The look of these is what stands out first thing with their design which I like, I like things that stray away from the norm and these do just that with a pilot look to them and the are really comfortable and light, The build is plastic all round however robust and these will easily take plenty of knocks no problem at all.

The headband design on top is cool with a nice soft padded area that and they sit nicely on the head with no clamping effect at all and can be worn easily for hours on end. The cups are padded nicely too and cover the ears, there is some noise leakage however but in a home environment who cares here, There is just one wheel control for the volume that works well and overall a simplistic headset to use in general with no bluetooth connectivity, It is a divided opinion still today on a wired connection or wireless but going forward a wireless pair of these would be great. You do get a decent length cable here so you are not sitting right in front of the TV.

What I like about these more so is the options to connect to other devices, Lots are either geared at one console or another and that is it which is poor form. These can connect to Nintendo Switch, XBox Playstation and your PC also your phone too so they can be used all over the house which is nice,and why I say that is because if I am using such and want to move from games room to kitchen to sitting room I can do so leaving them on, Yes there is a wire but so what,plug out and plug in to the next device.

When it comes to sound they are great and online gaming is immersive and the mic works well too and it is clear both ends with a nice bass tone to it overall it is just right for me, Having said that I have only tried several headsets but they are great quality when it comes to sound which is what we want, I have tested on Xbox, PS4 , PC and phone, I did find sound a bit flat on my phone but bass heavy which for me is fine and better on PC but overall a better experince on consoles and more immersive. These also light up on the sides which is nice but just the one colour and looks well in a dark setting I could say more could be done here but for the price they do a great job when compared to others I have tested and you certainly cant go wrong for what you pay if you want something that looks different and gives a good performance overall.

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Review – The Aukey DR01 dashcam and car accessories. #Aukey #Tech #Motoring

The Aukey DR01 dashcam is an affordable dashcam that is simple to use and set up which you can see in the unboxing experince below. It has a simple UI and is not touch based but you use buttons instead to control the features however it has most features you expect to find at this price point giving you protection on your journey.

There is just 4 buttons on the dashcam to use and all easy to do so with the simple UI that allows you navigate through the menus and set up the device and you are then good to go, Mounting the unit to is simple with a suction cup that can be placed anywhere in the vehicle and easy to remove should you have more than one vehicle or just want to reposition the unit. You can also alter its angle with the mount in any direction which is good for getting the angle right which some mounts do not offer.

When it comes to function this is what is on board.

  • 【Clear Video Capture】: The DR01 backs you up in any road incident. Sony Exmor Sensor captures super-sharp 1080p video (and optional in-car audio) with 170° field of view and also performs well for nighttime driving
  • 【Emergency Recording & Loop Recording】: Emergency Recording automatically captures unexpected driving incidents and protects the recordings. Loop Recording allows continuous use by writing over old, unneeded footage.
  • 【Extreme Temperature Operation】: Powered by the included dual-port USB car charger and internal supercapacitor. The supercapacitor has greater heat & cold endurance and longer lifetime than standard battery technology
  • 【Easy Mounting】: Easily and securely mount to your windshield in seconds with the included suction cup or double-sided 3M pad
  • 【Package Contents】: AUKEY DR01 Dashboard Camera, Dual-Port USB Car Charger, USB Mini-B Power Cable (4m/4.37yd), Sticker Mount, Three 3M Stickers, Six Cable Clips, User Manual, 45-Day Money Back Guarantee and 24-Month Warranty Card

Some dashcams require alot of work to set up where as this given it is not touchscreen is simple to use and it is a plug and play experience and more or less ready to go out of the box and has you covered for your journey ahead and is worth the spend. You do not get a SD card in the box so ensure you have one at hand or purchase one..

Aukey Magnetic dashboard carmount

These I love for several reasons. Better than the window mounts that dont last long and ease of use plus the option to place almost anywhere in the car. How do they work. In the two pack we have you get two mounts plug some magnets with 3M pads to mount the main body on your dash and one for the back of your phone. and both magnetic and also these will work with most phone cases on too depending on how thick they are on the back. If you have two cars you can have one in each or with one car you can have one on the passenger side if you have a regular passenger or partner sharing the vehicle. Additionally these can be used at  home or in the office too and not restricted to just your car and I find these a must have for anyone. To note you get the choice of two pads for your phone you can stick to your case if you like,there is a circular pad and a bigger square pad for heavier devices.

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Aukey 3 port usb car charger

A common sight in petrol stations and euro shops.. You get what you pay for from either a euro or two up to ten euro depending on where and petrol stations just like earphones and cables they sell you are typically fleeced at the till and I would avoid at all costs. This is another hand kit to have in your car especially if you have more than one device to charge or again carry another passenger so for taxi men for example an great bit of kit to have to charge customers phones. This offers 3 ports and can be bought in a range of variants with one or two ports for example. This also comes with quick charge and a USB-C cable in the box to get you going,this is another must have if you travel often.

Charge compatible devices up to 4 times faster with Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 technology
  • Quick Charge 3.0 connection + 2 AiPower connections (adaptive charging technology) with 2.4 A dedicated adaptive power
  • Compatible with all USB devices including Quick Charge 2.0, Android and Apple smartphones and tablets
  • Built-in safety mechanisms to protect against excessive current flow, overheating and overcharging
  • Scope of delivery: AUKEY CC-T11 car charger, operating instructions, 24 months warranty

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Red Bull Solo Q is here to give League of Legends esports fans the ultimate 1v1 experience. #RedBull #Gaming

The 2020 official 1v1 League of Legends (LoL) tournament for amateur players worldwide, Red Bull Solo Q (formerly Red Bull Player One), starts next week! The first Irish online qualifier will take place on Thursday (16th April), and is now open to amateur gamers in Ireland to register to play, visit redbull.ie/soloq to sign up, and for news and information on format, rules & eligibility.

In 2019, the competition, previously known as Red Bull Player One, saw 25,000 registrants from 29 countries battling for the title. This 2020 season, the community can expect over 35 National Qualifiers & Finals, International Online Qualifiers and new tournament stages

Red Bull Solo Q puts a twist on a typical League of Legends match, pitting two players against one another in a bracket of 1v1 duels. The first player to earn ‘First blood!’, destroy the opponents´ tower or reach a 100-minion score, wins the duel. There are four qualifiers offering four chances for players from the island of Ireland to represent Ireland at the European Final.

As part of the partnership with League of Legends Global Esports Events, the global winner of Red Bull Solo Q will get to experience the 2020 League of Legends All-Star event first hand! The champion will participate in the League’s annual year-end celebration alongside some of the game’s biggest esports athletes and streaming personalities, playing in special showcases and attending exclusive parties. Red Bull also continues its collaboration with one of the most popular faces in the League of Legends community: Sjokz, who will return as the global brand ambassador for Red Bull Solo Q.

Last year’s Irish champion, Prototype, or Mateusz Kowalczyk of Cork City, had the honour of representing Ireland at the Global Final of Red Bull Player One in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

 For more details, including player and event details, visit RedBull.com/SoloQ

#RedBullSoloQ                        www.redbull.ie                       @RedBulllIRE

Review – The Tronsmart Onyx Neo True Wireless earbuds. #Tech #Tronsmart #TrueWireless

Tronsmart have sent us over their latest earbuds but stay tuned for more tech from the company including some really nice new earbuds very soon that differs from the current range we have tried out over the last few months and be sure to check out those reviews here.

The Onyx are probably the smallest ones on offer and similar to their spunky beat but this time around they outperform the beats when it comes to sound, Again a touch affair to change things around these are a vast improvement over the spunky beat and that is not to take anything away from them either as they are quite good and a solid performer all round.

The Onyx are set more in the ear and will not budge giving a nice profile that does not stick out or look noticeable and very discreet to wear and they also isolate the outside world to a great extent and will not fall out of your ear despite the size.

The controls this time seem to work much better than previous models but like any earbud it does require some thumb memory to get the hand of the controls and the commands which are simple taps which work all the time which is what we expect to see. We also have access to voice assistants for those who use them.

Doing my usual test loop these performed well offering good volume levels, good direction separation and good with highs lows and mids and overall a great experience with no lag latency either noticed. Call quality is good and on both sides but these can be used in a mono format too should you require to do so.

Check out the video below for more..

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